Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confertiflora
ID:
301426

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pohl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bras. Icon. Descr. 2: 134 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300758



Common Names

  • Confertiflora Sage
  • Salvia confertiflora
  • Salvia of Confertiflora


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Synonyms

  • Salvia confertiflora angustifolia J.A.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Salvia rufa Epling [unknown]
  • Salvia confertiflora brachyantha Pohl [unknown]

Description

Salvia confertiflora (also called Scarlet Sage, among many other common names) is a shrub that can grow up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry, open areas. It has long, narrow leaves and produces bright red flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia confertiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, fragrant flowers. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Small, green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia confertiflora is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.2 m (4 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Salvia confertiflora

Salvia confertiflora is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America.

Salvia confertiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia confertiflora?

Salvia confertiflora

What is the common name of Salvia confertiflora?

Clustered Sage

What is the natural habitat of Salvia confertiflora?

Salvia confertiflora is native to the dry regions of Central and South America

Species in the Salvia genus

Salvia absconditiflora, Salvia acuminata, Salvia adenocaulon, Salvia adenophora, Salvia adenophylla, Salvia adiantifolia, Salvia adoxoides, Salvia adulterina, Salvia aegyptiaca, Salvia aequidens, Salvia aequidistans, Salvia aerea, Salvia aethiopis, Salvia africana-lutea, Salvia alamosana, Salvia alariformis, Salvia alata, Salvia albicaulis, Salvia albiflora, Salvia albimaculata, Salvia albocaerulea, Salvia alborosea, Salvia alexeenkoi, Salvia algeriensis, Salvia aliciae, Salvia altissima, Salvia alvajaca, Salvia amethystina, Salvia amissa, Salvia amplexicaulis, Salvia amplicalyx, Salvia amplifrons, Salvia anastomosans, Salvia andreji, Salvia anguicoma, Salvia angulata, Salvia angustiarum, Salvia apiana, Salvia apparicii, Salvia appendiculata, Salvia arabica, Salvia aramiensis, Salvia arborescens, Salvia arbuscula, Salvia arduinervis, Salvia arenaria, Salvia areolata, Salvia areysiana, Salvia argentea, Salvia ariana,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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